nightly wind down
Trust in God, Trust in Me
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Related Scripture: John 14:1 (recording quotes ERV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.
0:01Let's go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.
0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer.
0:27Jesus said, "Don't be troubled.
0:31Trust in God and trust in me." And again, Jesus said, "Don't be troubled.
0:49Trust in God and trust in me." Now, let's relax the muscles.
1:10Start with the hands, letting go of the tension in the hands.
1:22Let the palms open and relax each finger.
1:30Let your grip relax.
1:39Let the arms relax and the joints release, the shoulders falling away from the ears.
2:02Feel the weight of the body.
2:11And now to the legs.
2:17Relaxing and letting go.
2:25Allow the legs to be heavy.
2:36Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
2:59If you need a deep breath, take it.
3:05Keep it easy and natural.
3:15Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
3:26There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
3:32You are here.
3:38Everything is perfectly how it should be.
3:50Let your mind relax.
3:56You are safe.
4:06Notice any feelings that you're having in the body.
4:14Not judging.
4:17Just noticing.
4:33Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
5:07And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus.
5:17Just allow yourself to be.
5:36With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:48Not examining it, just sensing it.
6:04Notice your place in the room.
6:12Just observing.
6:30Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:35Maybe it's a quiet room, or maybe it's not.
6:41Both are okay.
7:00You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds.
7:14Just accepting them.
7:33When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body.
7:57Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:29Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:36Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
8:52Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:24As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
9:52Take this verse with you.
9:56Jesus said, "Don't be troubled.
10:00Trust in God and trust in me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:21Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:26Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:33I trust your plan for my life.